The City of Dunwoody is working closely with all parties in responding to Sunday's explosion at the Arrive Perimeter apartments and ensuring the safey of residents going forward. As a reminder, Atlanta Gas Light is sharing the following safety information about gas leaks.
If you smell the “rotten egg” type odor that is associated with natural gas leak detection:
- Do not try to identify the source or stop the leak yourself.
- Leave the area immediately and move a safe distance away from the potential leak, while avoiding any action that may cause sparks.
- Avoid using any sources of ignition, such as cell phones, cigarettes, matches, flashlights, electronic devices, motorized vehicles, light switches or landlines, as natural gas can ignite from a spark or open flame, possibly causing a fire or explosion. Natural gas is non-toxic, lighter than air and displaces oxygen. In severe cases, if not used properly, natural gas can also lead to asphyxiation.
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Call Atlanta Gas Light at 877-427-4321 or dial 911 once you are out of the area of the suspected leak and in a safe place. Stay away until Atlanta Gas Light or emergency personnel indicate it is safe to return.
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UPCOMING
Saturday, September 18
Brook Run Park
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday, September 19
Meet at Village Burger
3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, September 21
Dunwoody City Hall
7:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 23
City Hall
5 p.m.
Brook Run Park
5 p.m. - dusk
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FREE! Presented by the City of Dunwoody's Economic Development Department:
Celebrate Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, dance, craft demonstrations and more. Join us in the Shops of Dunwoody, near Taqueria los Hermanos, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. This event is free, outdoors and open to everyone.
Featured groups and performers include the following: Tabula Rasa School Dancers, Joe Caporaso on guitar, Pinatas HereUGo, Corners Outreach, singer Veronica Gleason, Peruvian band Apu Inka, Peruvian Cultural Association Aklla Sumaq, Ballet Folklorico Alma Mexicana, plus Artisan chocolates by Chef Alejandra Peek. See full line-up here.
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Last day for public input!
Friday, Sept. 17 is the final day for public input for Dunwoody's two new parks. We are looking for your thoughts as we develop master plans for parks at the former Austin school site on Roberts Drive and the recently-purchased property on Vermack Road.
Let us know your ideas by completing the survey today!
Note: Additional public engagement opportunities will be announced after initial survey results are compiled.
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World Water Monitoring Day
World Water Monitoring Day is Sept. 18.
Dunwoody's Sustainability Committee wants you to consider these ideas for conserving water resources:
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Planning a renovation? Use residential bathroom plumbing fixtures that meet EPA WaterSense or higher efficiency standards - available at your local home supply store.
Washing your car? Use a hose nozzle, or even better, use a local car wash facility that recycles water.
Brushing your teeth? Turn off the water when not actively rinsing.
Doing the dishes? Wipe off any oil residue, then let your dishwasher wash. Most prewashing wastes water, energy & time.
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The Dunwoody Ambassadors program is now 100 members strong! But there's always room for YOU. |
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Tennis anyone?
Have you visited the new Waterford Park? What better reason than to take a FREE tennis lesson! Up4Tennis is offering free lessons for all ages and skill levels on Sept. 20 and 21 at Waterford Park, located at 4565 Dellrose Drive. See available times | Register here.
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Cooler weather is on its way! Now is the perfect time to join the new Running and Walking Groups at Brook Run Park. Both groups meet at the Brook Run Park Veterans Memorial. From there, the group will decide where and how far to walk. These groups are FREE and suitable for all ages. Learn more.
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Paint Like Bob Ross at Brook Run Park! Complete an oil painting in just one class - even if you’ve never painted before. That’s the magic of the techniques used by Bob Ross in his popular TV series, the Joy of Painting®. Bob Ross Certified Instructor Jeremy Rogers walks you through step-by-step how to paint a beautiful Ross landscape, complete with “happy trees." This is a light-hearted painting class totally focused on creating beauty and having fun! (Only Bob Ross supplies are used to give you an authentic experience.) Classes are $65 and suitable for ages 13 and up. The next class is Sept. 23 from 5 - 8 p.m. Register here.
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History Alive
Secret Atlanta: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure
Saturday, Sept. 18
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Did you ever wonder what’s really inside Atlanta’s sealed Crypt of Civilization? Where can you experience a midnight costume party or get your haircut at a museum? And is there really an elephant graveyard in the city? Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. Join us at our next History Alive program where Jonah McDonald, Atlanta writer, storyteller and historian, shares secret places around our city.
Donaldson-Bannister Farm (4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd).
$5 for DPT members. $10 for non-DPT members. No reservations required. Learn more.
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Spruill Center for the Arts |
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FREE* Youth & Teen Arts Classes
Thanks in part to an arts education grant awarded by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), Spruill is pleased to offer select youth and teen art classes for free* for Fall quarter. Classes begin next week, and it’s not too late to register.
Clay, Collage & Paint (ages 5-7)
Mixed Media Master (Ages 6-9) – 3 sessions available
Teen Drawing & Portfolio Development (Ages 12-19)
*A $20 registration fee is required, and the first class is mandatory.
In addition to these select free classes, look for additional class offerings for ages 5-12. In both afterschool and weekend classes, your budding young artists have the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting and collage, while honing their creative talents. View the full list of youth and teen classes at spruillarts.org
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Romeo & Juliet
Oct. 1 - 24
Evening and Matinee Performances
Stage Door Theatre’s first show of the season is a spin on the classic Romeo and Juliet, directed by new artistic director Willie E Jones III. You'll find bold musical influences and a 1990’s setting! Tickets are $35 for adults; $20 for students. This show may not be appropriate for children.
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Online Auction & Raffle
Now - September 18
The Dunwoody Nature Center's Monarchs & Margaritas online auction & raffle is NOW OPEN! Bid on travel, dining, local adventures, items, and more from the comfort of your own home, starting today through Sept. 18. Win the travel raffle and get your choice of three amazing trips, or enter the wine raffle and win a delicious bottle.
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Sept. 24 - Oct. 22
Registration: $15 per program; $10 for DNC members
Enjoy a series of outdoor programs geared toward adults this fall. This four-class series features a program about sustainability every Friday. The series will focus on sustainability in the areas of landscaping, shopping and food, homes, and cities.
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Oct. 7, 8 & 11; Nov. 22-23; Dec. 20-23 and
27-30
Keep your kids in K-5th grade occupied during school breaks with enriching nature activities. Students will learn about topics like the changing of the seasons, a tree's life cycle, nocturnal animals, and more while enjoying educational activities, playing fun games, and exploring nature. Full-day and half-day options are available.
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
The 48th Annual Home Tour, sponsored by the GFWC Dunwoody Woman’s Club, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This year’s tour will include three outstanding private homes; two in Dunwoody and one in nearby Sandy Springs. New this year and included on the tour at Southern Comforts Consignments in Dunwoody: “Southern Comforts Style”– a home decorating showcase with Marc Jones our in-house Consignor’s Designer. Seating is limited so pre-registration is encouraged.
Home Tour tickets are available now. Purchase online, from any member of the Dunwoody Woman’s Club, or at the following locations: Blooms of Dunwoody, Camelot Jewelers, Face Haven, Lookingood Hair Design, Southern Comforts Consignments, The Enchanted Forest, and Under the Pecan Tree.
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on tour day. All profits of the Home Tour are used to implement the club’s charitable initiatives. COVID-19 Safety Measures - Specific precautions will be implemented based on public health officials and CDC guidance as well as the state of the pandemic at the time of the event.
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Friends of the Dunwoody Library will host a book sale on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dunwoody Library. Shop for adult fiction and mysteries in the courtyard. (Note: the library's Ongoing Book Sale continues inside the library lobby and features books for all ages/genres.)
This is an outdoor event. Face masks are required, please. Rain date: Oct. 2, 2021. Hardbacks $2; Paperbacks $1. Cash or Credit/Debit payments are accepted. Learn more.
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